SBA

Activities and Organizations

Student Bar Association (SBA)Leadership Opportunities

Faculty Committees

Faculty Committees address important issues relating to law school administration. Law student
participation on the Faculty Committees is designed to allow student input on curricular,
extracurricular, and administrative matters that affect students most. It is also designed to give
the faculty a clearer understanding of student needs. Committees are subject to change, but
students are currently involved in the following committees:

Student Petitions and Appeals

Hear and decide appeals relating to the Law School’s Academic Regulations

Assist with additional matters that may be referred for determination

Educational Policy

Reassess the curriculum and educational programs of the school and related matters

Make recommendation to the dean and faculty for appropriate changes

Faculty Appointments

Assist in the process of interviewing candidates for appointment to the faculty
(Student members have participation privileges, but do not have voting power.)

Office of Career and Professional Development

Assist with policies, practices, and programs of the office

Teaching

Focus on the teaching practices of a variety of law school classes

Members will work closely with the faculty advisor regarding specific aspects of the committee

Admissions

Screen applicants for admission to the J.D. program

Advise the dean and faculty on matters of policy affecting student admissions

Judicial Clerkships

Discuss policy issues of the OCPD in regard to the judicial clerkship process

Graduate and Professional Student Organization (GPSO)

GPSO is the student government for all graduate and professional schools. Maurer sends six representatives to serve on this committee each year. These representatives attend monthly GPSO meetings on behalf of all law students. They also volunteer for GPSO activities throughout the year, and participate in graduate student networking events.